FA Cup 5th round draw thread (Sunderland Away)

[Dr Who?]

Draw at their place and go to pens at SMS!

[Dr Who?]

My fourth trip to Sunderland in 9 months. How exciting.

 

The other 3 were naff!

[Rasiak-9-]

Incapable isn't a word I'd use but our recent record doesn't look good, despite the fact we played them off the park in both of the league games (which we actually cared about)

 

However, with the added bonus of big teams running into each other, this is a fantastic draw for us, and a great chance to realistically make the semis if we can do Sunderland (possibly via taking them back to St. Mary's for a replay) and hopefully get a good draw for the 1/4 finals

[Badger]

sunderland have an away game in the league at man city on the wed night before (12th), they could be shell shocked after that.

 

Just hope there's no 'backlash' from a defeat at the Etihad then...

 

fortnight before the League Cup final as well ( same week as a replay presumably as well).

 

Winnable.

 

We are due to beat them, this is it...

[trousers]

At least we know it won't be moved for TV

[bpsaint]

Will replays be the midweek prior to the League Cup final? Would work in our favour if so.

[Graffito]

Was reasonably pleased with the draw until I saw train fares from KX. Plus a bus service if it's on Sunday.

[Appy]

Big chance in this cup now.

[Waterside.saint]

Was reasonably pleased with the draw until I saw train fares from KX. Plus a bus service if it's on Sunday.

 

Gotta be a chartered coach job

[bender]

I hope they're 2-0 up with a minute left and we get 2 late goals. Then in the middle of a relegation battle they have to come down to Southampton mid-week where we win 10-0 and they get 3 red cards and 3 injuries.

 

or we just win up there in the first place. Save us a bit of hassle.

[Crazy Diamond]

Oh good.

 

F*cking Sunderland. Sick of them.

[shurlock]

At least, it will be a normal 3pm kick off for once. Hopefully means we'll take a fair few up there.

[Cabrone]

Dull but winnable which is all that counts.

 

This time we must put them to the sword or if we can't finish them off at least get them back to St Marys. Hopefully Citeh will have really softened them up beforehand. Also they probably won't be too bothered about the cup whereas we must be.

 

Really relieved we didn't pull out Everton, was looking a bit close and great that one of Citeh\Chelski and Arse\Pool will be kicked out.

[Lighthouse]

If all goes roughly according to form I think the quarters will feature City, Arsenal, Fulham, Everton, Cardiff, Hull and Wednesday. If we can get past Sunderland I'd fancy us against 4 of those 7. Probably Everton too at home. If City draw Arsenal, there's a cup final up for grabs.

[Ohio Saint]

This game will give us a very good idea of the owner/manager intentions. For me, given our league status this should be a game for our strongest possible team. Any weakened team would be an extreme disappointment for me.

[Dan]

Great draw.

 

They have Man City away on the Tuesday, us, then Arsenal away the following weekend. Then...the league cup final. They are fighting for survival lets not forget.

 

Roll on the quarter final.

[offix]

Could have been worse, could have been better. It is not going to be easy to win, but only 2 of arse, MC, pool and chelsea will be left. We have a great chance of going to Wembley

[nta786]

Sunderland have had so much luck in cup draws in terms of home/away this season... Every single game theyve drawn have been at home...

 

Knowing us, bet you the TV will f**k us up too!

[JRM]

They have an extra fixture on the Wednesday before (Man City away).

 

it's not really an "extra" game, we are playing Hull away then, another LONG trip, would be nice if club used Osvaldo fine to pay for free travel for the cup game

[Sheaf Saint]

Hopefully Big Vic will be fit for this one so he can snap that c**t Wes Brown in two!

[Olallana]

Ridicolous.

[hasper57saint]

I suggest you all have a look at League 1 minus 10 and then draw your own conclusions. If we get another sh1t Ref and Brown plays then theres no justice.We can definitely win this and it's about time they got their cum-uppance after last weeks performance. Poyet? Don't even ask!!

[Fitzhugh Fella]

Lets put out a crap team again and concentrate on finishing 9th...

 

 

I love this post, really made me laugh

[RedWillie]

Crap draw for us fans but on the positive side it's certainly winnable with Sunderland also possibly distractedly other matters.

[benjii]

Not a bad draw really. They have Man City away in the league on the Wednesday before (we play on the Tuesday) and they have Arsenal away in their following league match. They also have the League Cup final two weeks later. Can see them resting a few for our match.

[red&white56]

We have a chance to progress - so it's up to us to take it.

 

My fear is that Gus has them improving fast and it all ends in tears for us as they put us out and continue on with their fine run of results, including avoiding relegation.....

[SaintBobby]

Not too upset by that. If we win, we'll be the 3rd or 4th best team left in the competition.

[Chez]

Long trip as always, but with no tv coverage there is one less excuse not to go. This is the game that will ignite the season. Can not wait.

[Chez]

Not a bad draw really. They have Man City away in the league on the Wednesday before (we play on the Tuesday) and they have Arsenal away in their following league match. They also have the League Cup final two weeks later. Can see them resting a few for our match.

 

It's just set up nicely for us to win, coming from behind and suddenly we will be on a massive cup run...

[LGTL]

Win this and we have a massive chance of making the semi's I think. Massive game, can't wait!

[sammysaint]

Draw as benefited the winners of this and Evertons game, winner of them games should have a great chance of a SF at Wembley.

 

We out classed Sunderland 1st 30 mins and most of the game if we start Clyne and have Victor fit we should win this if there schedule prevents them from no more then 48-72 hour rest between games.

[scotty]

Please God, let us win this one. I couldn't bear to go out of the cup to sunderland/poyet.

[Leicestersaint]

Winnable and a chance to deal with Brown.

[um pahars]

Not the toughest draw so that's a positive, but certainly not an exciting one taunts going to tempt me in to making the journey north.

[Hatch]

lets hope they may rest a couple of players to concentrate on league survival and the Rumbelows Cup final..

[Badger]

lets hope they may rest a couple of players to concentrate on league survival and the Rumbelows Cup final..

 

f... there's a name from the past !

[LGTL]

They appear to really fancy their chances. They seem to think we will play a similar side to the League Cup game. In for a shock I think.

[Saint-Armstrong]

Saints are 9/1 to win the FA Cup with BetVictor, lump on...

[Jonnyboy]

Can I just remind everyone that they have Man City away the Wednesday before so maybe that will help?

[Tom28]

Saints are 9/1 to win the FA Cup with BetVictor, lump on...

 

I lumped on £10 at 66/1 in pre-season. COYR...

[Tom28]

Saints are 9/1 to win the FA Cup with BetVictor, lump on...

 

I lumped on £10 at 66/1 in pre-season. COYR...

[Glasgow_Saint]

Saints are 9/1 to win the FA Cup with BetVictor, lump on...

 

£1,500 big ones coming my way if we win the FA Cup

[Griffo]

Saints are 9/1 to win the FA Cup with BetVictor, lump on...

 

I've got 14s with BoyleSports.

[rick1976.4.38]

£5 @50/1 at start of the season with paddy power,coys

[OldNick]

If we win this one we will still need the luck of the draw. If Lovren and Victor are out we might struggle

[Goalie66]

Was reasonably pleased with the draw until I saw train fares from KX. Plus a bus service if it's on Sunday.

 

 

 

I just hope it is Saturday !! As I have just booked first return from Kings x £60 direct which is bloody great as you get full English breakfast and free booze !!

[rick1976.4.38]

I just hope it is Saturday !! As I have just booked first return from Kings x £60 direct which is bloody great as you get full English breakfast and free booze !!

 

you've done well to get that

[Griffo]

I just hope it is Saturday !! As I have just booked first return from Kings x £60 direct which is bloody great as you get full English breakfast and free booze !!

 

£51 with a railcard. How much free booze do you get to make the extra tenner worth it? Booking tomorrow when the TV games are announced.

[Huffton]

I just hope it is Saturday !! As I have just booked first return from Kings x £60 direct which is bloody great as you get full English breakfast and free booze !!

 

Where did you find that? Only trains I could find at a sensible hour go to Newcastle, which makes getting home a bit tricky.

[Sour Mash]

I just hope it is Saturday !! As I have just booked first return from Kings x £60 direct which is bloody great as you get full English breakfast and free booze !!

You sure about the free booze?